Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece “Macbeth” is presented in the context of the 21st Pafos Aphrodite Festival, on 30, 31 August and 1 September at the square of the Medieval Castle in Pafos in a production by the National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre of Belarus.

Τhe dramatic opera Macbeth (Macbetto) by Giuseppe Verdi, based on William Shakespeare’s homonymous drama, consists of four acts with an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. It premiered on 14 March 1847 at the Teatro della Pergola in Florence.

21st Pafos Aphrodite Festival 2019: G. Verdi’s “Macbeth”

Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece “Macbeth” is presented in the context of the 21st Pafos Aphrodite Festival, on 30, 31 August and 1 September at the square of the Medieval Castle in Pafos in a production by the National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre of Belarus.

Τhe dramatic opera Macbeth (Macbetto) by Giuseppe Verdi, based on William Shakespeare’s homonymous drama, consists of four acts with an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. It premiered on 14 March 1847 at the Teatro della Pergola in Florence.

In Macbeth, Verdi surpasses the conventional frames of his time and composes an operatic work of theatrical power and characters that possess extraordinary psychological depth and intensity, whereas with dexterous orchestration he succeeds in dramatically sketching violence, conspiracy and death.

Macbeth: the plot

The plot of the opera unfolds in 11th century Scotland and narrates the rising of general Macbeth to the throne of Scotland after he murders king Duncan and general Banquo. Accomplice and instigator of the criminal acts is Macbeth’s wife, Lady Macbeth. In the end, she commits suicide burdened by guilt and he is killed in battle by noble Macduff who defends Malcolm’s (Duncan’s son) rightful claim to the throne.

For more information you may contact Pafos Aphrodite Festival Cyprus in Pafos on 26822218 or visit www.pafc.com.cy
Ticket prices: €25, €40, €50 και €70.

Simultaneous translation in Greek, English and Russian via
subtitles.

IEROKIPIA 2019

6 – 27 SEPTEMBER

EVENT CALENDAR

Under the auspices of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides.

Free entrance

Start of Events

Friday 6 September

Geroskipou Square – 8.00 pm

Greeting by the Mayor of Geroskipou Mr. Michalis Pavlides.

Announcement of the opening of events by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Nikos Christodoulides.

 Concert by Michalis Hatzigiannis.

Michalis Hatzigiannis on a live concert. Katerina Paraschou will be also signing. Accompanied by an 8-member orchestra under the direction of Admitos Pitsilidis.

Celebration of the 20th anniversary of the twinning of the Municipality of Geroskipou – Municipality of Agia Paraskevi (Attica)

Saturday September 7th

Kato Vrissi – 8.00 pm

Folk Dance Group “Aphrodite” Geroskipou and KAPI participate. Municipality of Agia Paraskevi

“The Idiots”

by Neil Simon, adapted / translated by Cypriot dialect Michalis Terlikkas.

Theatrical performance by “Skala.

Friday September 13th

Geroskipou Gymnasium – 8.00pm

Directed by: Andreas Melekis

The following are participating: Sofoklis Kaskounia, Zoe Kyprianou, Andreas Melekis, Christos Tomazou, Fivos Georgiadis, Monika Meleki, Maria Zorlis, Dimitris Chatzipavlou, Irene Athanasiou, Christos Kyriou.

“Lycon Archontariki”

Concert by “Laiki Estoudiantina” with the most famous and well known classic folk songs.

Friday September 20th

Kato Vrissi – 8.00 pm

Artistic address: Christos Alexandrou

Participates: 17-member orchestra and vocal group

World Tourism Day event

Friday September 27th

Aliathon Holiday Village Parking – 8.00pm

 A rich artistic program with the participation of Let’s Dance 80’s and the Dance Group of the Sacred Gardens Cultural Group

 Exhibition of traditional products and professions

 Traditional dishes will be offered

INFORMATION

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Sunday, 23nd September 2019

11.00 am – Until late

During the festival the following events will take place:

• Exhibition of traditional tools, equipment and professions
• Traditional plowing with oxen
• Planting of vines
• Threshing with doukani (traditional threshing machine)
• Presentation of local wineries and industries

Exhibition and demonstration of the preparation of local traditional products such as:

• Zivania distillation
• Preparation of ppalouze and shoushouko
• Preparation of trachana, halloumi cheese and anari
• Preparation of village bread
• Tsamarella (dried meat)
• Resi (Traditional wedding delicacy)
• Fruit preserves
• Traditional cookies steeped in grave syrup
• Traditional pancakes

*Visitors will have the opportunity to taste the products of out village, which will also be available for sale.

Telephone number: 26722758

Email: info@statos-agiosphotios.org

Website: http://www.statos-agiosphotios.org/en/contact-us/

21-24 November 2019

The Cyprus International 4-day Challenge, is an adventurous, challenging staged running event, covering a distance slightly longer than a marathon, combining successfully mountain running, trail & cross country running as well as a city run. The event takes place in the area of Paphos, and for the most part of it, participants have the opportunity to compete in the AKAMAS Nature Reserve Park, in some of Cyprus most scenic routes, where every turn comes with a different stunning view, unfolding the beauty of the AKAMAS Nature Reserve Park in a panoramic sea-sky- earth motif.

E-MAIL: info@arena.com.cy

TELEPHONE: +357 26 880 877 / 878

WEBSITE: www.cypruschallenge.com